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This is a take on a product offered at my local Farmer’s Market, and I save a boat-load by making my own. It’s packed with nutritious greens and is a convenient way to sneak in some extra veggies while on the go or when the fridge is running low on fresh produce. Honestly, I would never even attempt making this without a Vitamix (or similar high-powered blender) because of the need to blend the bejeezus out of it and liquify the tough bits (stems, stalks, etc); other than that, it couldn’t be simpler.

I make a huge batch and freeze it in ice cube trays. Pop the cubes out, and store them in the freezer in a ziploc bag. When I want a drink, I pop a few cubes in a blender bottle and add water. I prefer it on the less sweet side, but you could definitely sweeten it up by adding an apple or banana to the mix.

Ingredients:

One bunch of each*:

Kale

Collard greens

Swiss chard

Spinach

Parsley

Dandelion greens

Red leaf lettuce

1 apple or banana, optional

Water

*Opt for organic when possible. If certain greens are not available, substitute with your choice or double up on something else.

Equipment:

Vitamix (or similar)

Large stock pot

Ladle

Directions:

1. Thoroughly wash all greens. There is no need to trim the stems/stalks.

2. Process the greens in small batches, adding enough water to keep the Vitamix moving. You want the greens to liquefy as much as possible. Pour the processed greens into the stock pot for holding.

before

after

3. If desired, process the banana or apple in the last batch of greens.

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I’m Steph…

...the creator of Stupid Easy Paleo. I'm a nutritionist and science nerd, and I love to lift heavy things up (and put them back down again). Let me show you how easy it is to eat real, nutritious food!